At the 2012 event, participants had the opportunity to receive free dental, health and eye services. There were also free legal services and housing resources and a booth set-up to help the homeless obtain state-issued identification, which is needed to tap into a number of resources.

Hands on Birmingham is seeking volunteers, 18 and older, to help with the event and greet participants with a smiling face. An estimated 1,500 volunteers, public servants, non-profit agencies, faith-based organizations, and citizens will be present for the event.